Picturesque Ireland : a literary and artistic delineation of the natural scenery, remarkable places, historical antiquities, public buildings, ancient abbeys, towers, castles, and other romantic and attractive features of Ireland . tpresents, however, that rugged, if notgloomy character, which is inseparablefrom the more picturesque forms of coastscenery. This effect helps to heightenthe interest of the views developed as webreak through the natural gateway of thecoast. Passing Roches Point, we sail fortwo miles between bold headlands, abouta mile apart, to the forts, and enteringthe expanding
Picturesque Ireland : a literary and artistic delineation of the natural scenery, remarkable places, historical antiquities, public buildings, ancient abbeys, towers, castles, and other romantic and attractive features of Ireland . tpresents, however, that rugged, if notgloomy character, which is inseparablefrom the more picturesque forms of coastscenery. This effect helps to heightenthe interest of the views developed as webreak through the natural gateway of thecoast. Passing Roches Point, we sail fortwo miles between bold headlands, abouta mile apart, to the forts, and enteringthe expanding waters of Cork harbor,realize all that sense of delightful ap-preciation which a feeling of securityadds to the enjoyment of physical the entrance is the natural breakwater of Spike Island. Cove, or Oueenstown, is two miles distant, andthe width of the harbor, exclusive of creeks and bays, is four miles, forming,it is said by English authorities, not only the most beautiful harbor in theUnited Kingdoms, but also the finest, most capacious, and most secure havenIn Europe. It is large enough to contain the whole navy of Great Importance of the harbor built up Cove during the great war with The Depot on Rocky Island. 4IO PICT LIRE SO UE I RE LA ND. It was then made a naval station ; 6co vessels anchored at a time in its waters,and 400 have sailed out from its sheltering embrace under convoy in one day. After passing Fort Camden on the west, is the Creek of Crosshaven, whichpierces into the land for a considerable distance. When closely pursued by theSpanish fleet through the channel from the open sea, Sir Francis Drake suddenlydoubled into Crosshaven, and was so effectually hidden as to elude the anxiousvigilance of his pursuers. It seemed impossible that he could elude, much lessescape them. The Spaniards spent some days in vain efforts to discover hishiding-place or means of escape. To this day the place of his succor is knownas Drakes Pool.
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